Customers for the 777X include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Singapore Airlines Ltd, ANA Holdings Inc and Lufthansa.
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IAG's British Airways picks the 777X to modernize a major part of its long-haul fleet.
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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, announced the airline has committed to purchasing up to 42 777X airplanes, including 18 orders and 24 options. The airline joins a group of leading carriers that have selected the new 777-9, which will debut next month as the largest and most efficient twin-engine passenger jet in the world.
The commitment, valued at up to $18.6 billion at list prices, will be reflected on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website once it is finalized.
'The new 777-9 is the world's most fuel efficient longhaul aircraft and will bring many benefits to British Airways' fleet. It's the ideal replacement for the 747 and its size and range will be an excellent fit for the airline's existing network,' said Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive. 'This aircraft will provide further cost efficiencies and environmental benefits with fuel cost per seat improvements of 30 per cent compared to the 747. It also provides an enhanced passenger experience.'
British Airways has been modernizing its fleet – one of the largest in the airline industry – to more efficiently serve its extensive global route network. In recent years, the airline has introduced the super-efficient 787 Dreamliner family to replace its medium-sized widebody jets. The new 777-9 will replace British Airways' larger widebody airplanes, mainly the four-engine 747 jumbo jet.
In ordering the 777-9, British Airways extends a long-running relationship with the popular 777 family. The airline is one of the largest 777 operators with a fleet of nearly 60 of the long-range jet. The airline last year committed to four more 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets via operating lease.
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The 777-9 is larger and has a slightly wider cabin than current 777s, which provides the ability to comfortably sit 400-425 passengers in a standard two-class cabin. Powered by 787 Dreamliner technologies, an all-new composite wing, and other enhancements, the 777-9 offers airlines 12 percent lower fuel consumption than competing airplanes. The 777-9 can also fly farther than its predecessors with a standard range of 7,600 nautical miles (14,075 kilometers).
The 777X will also debut a redesigned cabin that incorporates popular 787 features and new technologies. Recently unveiled online, the 777X interior offers larger windows, a wider cabin, new lighting, while providing passengers with a smoother ride, better cabin altitude, humidity, and sound quality.
'British Airways is one of the most iconic international carriers, now in its 100th year of connecting the world with its impressive route network. We are honored that British Airways has selected the 777X as part of its fleet for its next century. Together with the 787 Dreamliner, we are excited for the 777X to help British Airways build on its incredible legacy,' said Kevin McAllister, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. 'The 777-9, in particular, simply has no competitor in its class when it comes to efficiency and performance. It is the right-sized airplane for British Airways to efficiently serve long-range routes with heavy passenger demand.'
The selection by IAG and British Airways puts the 777X at 358 orders and commitments from eight customers. Production of the 777X began in 2017, with first flight planned for this year and first delivery expected in 2020.
International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, has signed an agreement with Boeing committing to purchasing up to 42 777X aircraft, which included 18 orders and 24 options.
According to Boeing, the commitment is valued at up to $18.6bn at list prices and will be reflected in the company’s Orders and Deliveries website once concluded.
The development is the latest step by British Airways in modernizing its fleet. Over the past few years, the airline has inducted the 787 Dreamliner family into fleets to replace its medium-sized wide-body jets
The new 777-9 will replace the airline’s larger wide-body aeroplanes, particularly its four-engine 747 jumbo jets.
Commenting on the commitment, Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, shared: “The new 777-9 is the world’s most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft and will bring many benefits to British Airways’ fleet. It’s the ideal replacement for the 747 and its size and range will be an excellent fit for the airline’s existing network.
“This aircraft will provide further cost efficiencies and environmental benefits with fuel cost per seat improvements of 30% compared to the 747. It also provides an enhanced passenger experience.”
By selecting the 777X, IAG and British Airways have increased the number of orders for aircraft up to 358 orders and the number of commitments up to eight. Boeing previously reported that the first delivery of the 777X, which kicked off its production back in 2017 is expected for 2020.
Kevin McAllister, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: “British Airways is one of the most iconic international carriers, now in its 100th year of connecting the world with its impressive route network.
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“We are honoured that British Airways has selected the 777X as part of its fleet for its next century. Together with the 787 Dreamliner, we are excited for the 777X to help British Airways build on its incredible legacy.
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“The 777-9, in particular, simply has no competitor in its class when it comes to efficiency and performance. It is the right-sized aeroplane for British Airways to efficiently serve long-range routes with heavy passenger demand,” he added.